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Motley Crue’s soundtrack to their biopic ‘The Dirt’ is out this week and so is the movie.

Tagged as: 80s, Glam Rock, metal, Motley Crue, rock, USA

Ben Harper has produced the new Mavis Staples album

Mavis Staples next album ‘We Get By’ was produced by Ben Harper.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, 70s, Mavis Staples, soul, USA

And in most excellent news Bill & Ted 3 is on the way

There will be a third edition of the cult classic Bill & Ted movies. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter have landed in 2019 to announce Bill & Ted 3 is on the way.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Alex Winter, Bill & Ted, Keanu Reeves, movies, USA

R. Kelly seeks courts permission to travel to Dubai

Embattled singer R. Kelly is set to request permission to travel to the United Arab Emirates to honour previously-scheduled concert commitments in Dubai.

Tagged as: 90s, pop, R. Kelly, R&B, USA

Jimmie Vaughan, Photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11

Jimmie Vaughan to release his first album since 2011

Jimmie Vaughan has gone back to the studio to put down his first album since 2011. ‘Baby, Please Come Home’ is a “celebration of the blues”.

Tagged as: 80s, blues, Jimmie Vaughan, USA

Sammy Hagar rounds up Famous Friends for The Circle for another album

In 2014, Sammy Hagar has reached out to a few of his famous friends to form Sammy Hagar & The Circle.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Jason Bonham, metal. rock, Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar, Sammy Hagar and the Circle, USA, Van Halen

Woodstock 50 line-up includes Santana, Robert Plant, John Fogerty and Brian Cadd

The Woodstock 50 line-up has been unveiled with acts spanning from the original Woodstock 50 years ago to some of today’s biggest stars.

Tagged as: Anderson East, Black Keys, Boygenius, Brandi Carlile, Brian Cadd, Cage The Elephant, Chance The Rapper, Common, Courtney Barnett, Earl Sweatshirt, Gary Clark Jr, Greta Van Fleet, Halsey, Janelle Monae, Jay-Z, John Fogerty, Maggie Rogers, Margo Price, Miley Cyrus, music festival, Princess Nokia, Robert Plant, Run The Jewels, Santana, Sturgill Simpson, The Raconteurs, USA, Vince Staples, Woodstock, Woodstock 50

Ariana Grande plays first show of her Sweetener World Tour in New York

Let’s face it. Ariana Grande is to music what Reese Peanut Butter Cups are to food but Ariana sells a lot of tickets (and Reese sell a lot of Peanut Butter Cups).

Tagged as: 10s, Ariana Grande, pop, USA

Paris Jackson slams reports she fell asleep at the wheel

Paris Jackson has blasted reports suggesting she fell asleep at the wheel of her car.

Tagged as: 90s, Michael Jackson, Paris Jackson, pop, USA

Janet Jackson edits Glastonbury photo to put her name at the front

Janet Jackson cheekily shared an edited version of the official poster for Glastonbury festival, bumping her name to the top of the bill.

Tagged as: 80s, Janet Jackson, pop, R&B, USA

Ariana Grande pays tribute to Mac Miller at first show

Ariana Grande paid a subtle tribute to her late ex Mac Miller on the opening night of her Sweetener World Tour in New York on Monday night.

Tagged as: 10s, Ariana Grande, pop, USA

Lionel Richie Becomes An Ambassador for Prince Charles’ Charity

Lionel Richie is taking on a new role as a global ambassador for Prince Charles’ youth charity.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, country, Lionel Richie, soul, The Commodores, USA

Lance Bass forgives Lou Pearlman in new documentary

Lance Bass has forgiven his late former manager, Lou Pearlman, who scammed him while he was in boyband *NSYNC.

Tagged as: 90s, Lance Bass, Lou Pearlman, NYSNC, pop, USA

Jack Savoretti song is heading to number one in UK

Jack Savoretti is on track for his first Number 1 on the Official UK Albums Chart.

Tagged as: 10s, Jack Savoretti, pop, USA

Miley Cyrus breaks down at Memorial for The Voice Contestant Janice Freeman

Miley Cyrus had to scrap plans to perform at the memorial service for one of her favourite contestants on The Voice on Monday, because she was so overcome with emotion.

Tagged as: 00s, Janice Freeman, Miley Cyrus, pop, The Voice, USA

Paris Jackson fine after hospital drama

A representative for Michael Jackson’s daughter has assured fans she’s fine after reports suggested she had attempted suicide.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Michael Jackson, Paris Jackson, pop, USA

Guitar Legend Dick Dale Dies at Age 81

The King of Surf Guitar Dick Dale has died at age 81.

Tagged as: 60s, Dick Dale, rock and roll, surf guitar, USA

Australia’s Angie McMahon Wins A Grulke Prize at SXSW

Melbourne singer-songwriter Angie McMahon has been awarded the Grulke Prize for Developing Non-U.S. Act at SXSW in Austin, Texas.

Tagged as: Angie McMahon, Austin, Brent Grulke, SXSW, Texas, USA

Toni Childs is Going On a Marathon Australian Tour

American born, Australian based singer-songwriter Toni Childs is going on an exhaustive 56-date Australian tour playing everywhere except the five biggest cities, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, pop, rock, Toni Childs, USA

Australian Albums: Ariana Grande ‘thank u, next’ continues its no 1 streak

by Gavin Ryan

Ariana Grande logs a fourth broken week at the top of the ARIA Albums Chart this week with her fifth studio album “thank u, next”.

Tagged as: 10s, Ariana Grande, Australia, Australian charts, music industry, pop, USA

Paris Jackson says cousin Taj is doing a great job defending Michael Jackson

Paris Jackson has nothing new to say to defend her father Michael Jackson because her cousin Taj Jackson has been doing “a perfect job on his own”.

Tagged as: 80s, Leaving Neverland, Michael Jackson, Paris Jackson, pop, Taj Jackson, USA

Diana Ross has fan evicted from concert

Diana Ross saw red after a fan poked her when she took to the stage for a surprise concert in New York on Monday night, enlisting her security to escort the man out of the gig.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Diana Ross, motown, pop, soul, USA

Stevie Nicks dedicates Fleetwood Mac song to Game of Thrones star

Stevie Nicks gave Game of Thrones star Kit Harington a special shout out at Fleetwood Mac’s New Jersey concert on Wednesday by dedicating classic hit Landslide to the actor.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Fleetwood Mac, Game of Thrones, pop, rock, Stevie Nicks, USA

Chance The Rapper celebrating marriage with baby news

Chance the Rapper is set to become a dad again just days after making his marriage to Kirsten Corley official.

Tagged as: 10s, Chance The Rapper, rap, USA

Beyonce in Legal Battle Over Use of Blue Ivy Trademark

Beyonce is demanding her private text messages be kept from the public in her legal battle to trademark her daughter Blue Ivy’s name.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 90s, Beyonce, Destiny's Child, pop, R&B, USA

R. Kelly Loses Bid to Reduce Child Support Payments

A Chicago, Illinois judge has shot down R. Kelly’s motion to reduce his child support payments to his ex-wife.

Tagged as: 90s, pop, R. Kelly, R&B, USA

Stevie Nicks ADOTG at Rochford Winery on Saturday 18 November 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Harry Styles to induct Stevie Nicks into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Harry Styles will induct his good friend Stevie Nicks into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later in March.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Fleetwood Mac, Harry Styles, One Direction, pop, rock, Stevie Nicks, USA

Anthrax Rocks Download Melbourne REVIEW

That first Anthrax album ‘Fistful of Metal’ was 35 years ago. It was the start of Trash Metal. Anthrax were a founding Thrash Metal band.

Tagged as: 80s, Anthrax, download, metal, trash metal, USA

Courteney Cox’s Daughter duets with Snow Patrol frontman

Courteney Cox’s 14-year-old daughter Coco Arquette stole the show at a recent charity fundraiser by joining Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody onstage to perform a duet.

Tagged as: 00s, Courteney Cox, Gary Lightbody, pop, rock, Snow Patrol, UK, USA

Aaron Carter says he would Punch Wade Robson in the Face over Michael Jackson comments

Aaron Carter has slammed choreographer Wade Robson over allegations he has made about Michael Jackson.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Aaron Carter, Leaving Neverland, Michael Jackson, pop, USA, Wade Robson